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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Dobie support himself during the layoffs?
2. In what state are Mike and Mary's finances at the end of Part 2, Chapter 10?
3. Why is Dobie against company unions?
4. What is the steel mill indicating to workers during mid-term elections?
5. At the beginning of Part 4, Chapter 11, what is happening to union membership?
Short Essay Questions
1. What directives does the company give the mill workers on how to vote? Does Mike follow the directives?
2. What happens after the rank -and-file delegates meet from different lodges? What does the union do to help the bargaining committees? Why is the unions' stance unfair?
3. What does Julie tell Dobie after the funeral? Why has their financial situation gotten even worse with George's death?
4. When Mary collapses during her pregnancy, she is given instructions by the doctor to rest during the day when "she feels like she need to". What are Mary's responsibilities at this point in the story? What do Mary and Mike decide to do to lighten her responsibilities?
5. What does the company warn workers about concerning union recognition? Is Dobie swayed by the warnings? Explain how his feelings towards the company's warnings mirror his father's voting practices earlier in the book.
6. What is the extent of Dobie's involvement with the union activities at the end of Part 4, Chapter 11 ? Explain.
7. What does the company remind the workers of during mid-term elections? What is the name of the candidate that Mike votes for in the election? What could happen as a result of Mike's choice?
8. What suggestions do Joe and Dorta have for Mary to take care of her children? Is Dorta's suggestion based on logic or emotion?
9. Explain why voting for the Socialist Party would be in line with Mike's concerns about the mill at this point.
10. Why does George come to live with Mary? Is George's behavior towards Mary that of a loving father?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Although George travels thousands of miles for a better life in America, what is he not willing to do in order to be a part of the community? What are some possible reasons for his apathy? How could he benefit by not being apathetic?
Essay Topic 2
What does Dobie do after his mother's death that would indicate his loyalty to his family? Give at least three examples and provide details for support.
Essay Topic 3
What characteristics does George have which would be valuable in running a successful business? Which characteristics would be a detriment? Explain.
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